Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC

CIP 16.09

$21,411Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,189Median earnings 3 years after
$60,164Median earnings 5 years after
$22,590Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $21,411 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,000 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,411–$73,324). Median debt is $22,590, about 106% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wofford College
Spartanburg
$39,499$25,269
Clemson University
Clemson
$39,209$24,625
College of Charleston
Charleston
$32,503$22,875

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia make?

The median salary is $21,411 one year after graduation and $60,164 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,590.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.